New publicationsAustralian Technical Colleges: a new Australian Government initiative for Years 11 and 12 students interested in a skilled career
Department of Education Science and Training,
January 2005
This report explains the rationale for establishing the 24 Australian Technical Colleges announced by the Australian Government in October 2004. These colleges hope to address the pressing skill shortages which Australia currently faces in a number of traditional trades. The Australian Government is committed to ensuring that vocational education and training, including commencing a School-based New Apprenticeship, is a valued and well recognised choice available to young people and their families. The report recognises the skills shortage across a variety of industries including automotive, building and construction, electrotechnology, commercial cookery, and manufacturing. It describes governance, administrative, curriculum and learning outcome requirements which each college must meet. (Adapted from publisher's description). KLA Subject HeadingsVocational guidanceVET (Vocational Education and Training) Transitions in schooling School partnerships Employment Education and state Skilling Australia – New Directions for Vocational Education and Training
Department of Education, Science and Training,
February 2005
Skilling Australia sets out the broad principles for Australia's newest training system. It articulates the industry and business needs driving training policies, priorities and delivery; the need for better quality training and outcomes for clients, through more flexible and accelerated pathways; and calls for simplified and streamlined processes. (Adapted from publisher's description).
KLA Subject HeadingsVocational guidanceVET (Vocational Education and Training) Transitions in schooling School partnerships Education and Public Choice: A Critical Account of the Invisible Hand in Education
Praeger Publishers,
December 2004
The single most important educational theory in schools and universities today is not derived from Dewey, Piaget, R.S. Peters, or any other significant researcher or theorist in education. It is 'public choice' theory, which is derived from neo-classical economics. It is this theory that licenses talk of 'accountability', 'provider capture', 'outcomes' and 'delivery' as the most significant aspects of education, and thereby sets aside the discourses of 'responsibility', 'professionalism', 'social justice' and 'learning'. Public choice theory is defined by its proponents as the application of economics to politics. It is based on the assumption that economics is the paradigmatic social science that can provide answers to all social questions. By reducing all political and social questions of a particular form of economics it reduces society to a market that is subject to the forces of supply and demand. Citizens become consumers rather than members of a civil society entitled to certain rights. This work describes public choice theory in its component parts and as a coherent and potent contemporary factor influencing education today. (Adapted from publisher's description).
KLA Subject HeadingsThought and thinkingSocial education School leadership School and community Leadership Educational sociology Rumors, Lies and Whispers: Classroom 'Crush' or Career Catastrophe?
Praeger Publishers,
March 2004
Teachers and other school staff sometimes face false allegations of misconduct that threaten their careers. This book is a survival plan for teachers, principals, and other professionals working with young people. It details both proactive and reactive measures to take in the event of an allegation. The book looks at relevant laws in the USA, and also at policies, criminal investigation procedures, and problem behavior. Chapter topics include the aftermath of an allegation; the civil court; and cases of impact. A glossary is included. (Adapted from publisher's description).
KLA Subject HeadingsTeacher-student relationshipsSocial justice Sexual harassment Law Human rights Ethics Emotions Education policy Education and state Discrimination Case studies Australian vocational education and training statistics: Apprentices and trainees – September quarter 2004, Summary
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER),
February 2005
This publication provides estimates of apprentice and trainee activity for the quarter ending 30 September 2004. An apprentice or trainee is a person undertaking vocational training through a contracted training arrangement. The report features statistics including: the number in-training at September 2004; commencements in the last 12 months; numbers of apprentices and trainees commencing in the Trades and related workers occupational group in the year to 30 September 2004; and the number of people undertaking a traditional apprenticeship. (Adapted from publisher's description). KLA Subject HeadingsVET (Vocational Education and Training)Transitions in schooling Teacher training School partnerships Professional development How to Run Your School Successfully
Continuum International Publishing,
November 2004
Schools and school leadership are about establishing a set of values within which young people learn, and where they become productive and mature members of society. The authors cover many aspects of school leadership, from creating a successful leadership team and managing its performance to getting the most out of the school's resources, target-setting and handling publicity. Real life examples are featured. Topics include effective governance, distributing leadership throughout the school, development planning and the curriculum, and creating a culture for learning. (Available from DA Information).
KLA Subject HeadingsSchools financeSchool principals School leadership School culture Leadership Education management Classroom management Thought and thinking |